Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest

Way back in 1995, War Child UK put together the "Help" benefit album to raised funds to care for children in war zones.  It's awful that we still need to do this, but the charity is at again with the upcoming "Help(2)" out next month via Beggars Banquet.  The lineup on this thing is astounding: Beth Gibbons, Depeche Mode, Pulp, etc.  But today, check out "Flags" from Damon Albarn, Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, and Kae Tempest.  Listen below and pre-order the album here.  All proceeds go to War Child UK.

Fontaines D.C.

I didn't pay much attention to Irish band Fontaines D.C. a couple years ago when their "Skinty Fia" album came out.  For whatever reason it just didn't grab me, but i have to admit the band has me hook, line and sinker with new single "Starburster" from the upcoming "Romance" LP.  It feels like there's a little bit of Britpop bubbling up in the band's post-punk alt-rock sound, and i am here for it.  Check the track out below and pre-order the album here from XL Recordings.